Pearl Gemstone

Pearl Gemstone is a sea gem and is opaque. It is found in several kinds
of shellfish but mostly in mother of pearl oyster. They are formed in shellfish- especially oysters and mussels. They are formed as a natural
defence against an irritant, such as a piece of grit. Layers of aragonite called nacre are secreted around the irritant and then it gradually
builds up to form it. They vary in colour from white, white with a hint of pink, brown and even black. This depends upon the type of water and
other ambient factors.

It is a feminine gem. It gives modesty, chastity, grace, it is also very useful for uterine disorders.
The Sun during transit when comes and stays in Swati constellation (Libra), then the birth of a pearl in an oyster takes place. The pearl
gemstone being cold releases cold waves of orange colour which are capable of curing diseases arising out of heat and hot rays i.e. diseases
like heart stroke, Sun stroke, Blood Pressure, headache, eye trouble, conjunctivitis, boils, carbuncles and abscess etc.

Pearl is more
useful for persons born in Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces and Libra ascendant. It cures or control mental insanity, stress, tension,
depression, frustrations and all kind of mental trouble. It cures cough, cold and fever. Those females suffering from hysteria,
leucorrhoea, or dropsy must wear Pearl birthstone as it will be very beneficial and advantageous for them.

It gives best results to the persons born
in Libra, Scorpio, Pisces, Aries ascendants if Moon is placed in triangle or angle and forms a relationship between
quadrant and angle.

Compatibility:
Antidotes of Pearl gemstones are Gomed and Cat's eye. It means where Moon plays negative role one should wear Gomed and Cat's eye to rectify the
adversity. Ruby can counter the adversity of all planets and enhances the good effects of Sun. Similarly Pearl gemstone counter balances, the adversity of all planets except the
Sun and its own.

How to wear:
The Pearl birthstone must lie worn in the ring finger i.e. anamika on Monday morning and in Rohini, Hasta on Shraavan nakshatra in silver ring.

In Sanskrit, It is known by several names such as Mukta, Shashiratna etc. In Urdu it is known as Mukharid.
They have been found in Persian Gulf, Gulf of Mannar in Indian Ocean and Red Sea for very long time. These days in Japan and China, they are made through culture.

South Sea Pearl gemstone is a
quite, gentle shine and softness has endeared it alike
to Men and Women over the ages.They comes in White, Black and
with Tinges of Yellow, Blue, Salmon Pink, Red, Brown and Green.

It is considered flawed if it has cracks on the skin, a joint
appearance, a mole, is lusterless, has mud or other material inside.
It represents the queen in Jyotish, often called the "queen of the sea"

The crystal structure is Orthorhombic. The nearest chemical formula is Ca C03 C3H18N90u.nH20.
It is the precious stone for Moon. Imitation are made of glass and are hollow. They are covered with material made of fish shells.

If real gemstone is put in the mouth it tastes of sand granules whereas, the fake one tastes of glass. Another way is to iook through a lens . In case of real , two points of nucleus can be found which is not there in case of imitation.

The consecration is done during the moments of Pushya constellation, Sompushya or during the amritsiddhi yoga on a Monday.

Astrological Effects of Pearl:

It bestows happiness, loyalty and good health to the wearer. It represents the Moon, which is considered the nurturer of the zodiac.

All auspicious motis are believed to ensure heirs, wealth and fame also.

Medical Effects of South Sea Pearls:

They have cooling and calming effects. It increases healing, vitality, fertility, longevity, digestive power of the body.

It is known to decrease the effects of hepatitis, gallstones, bleeding, acidity, irritability, anxiety, malignant cancer, bloating and pain.

This influence is represented by the hypothalamus
in our physiology which controls our behavior, our emotions, our
hormonal and reproductive cycles and our body temperature.

It nourishes the physiology like a mother or
queen and occupies a central place in the centre of the brain with
the thalamus. When the planet moon is malefic,
a person can suffer from loss of semen through urine, rheumatic
and mental diseases.

Due to malefic moon, who suffer from instability, life
becomes full of struggles and circumstances are unfavorable, person
should wear it.